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Launch Control system controls the 
vehicle to help reduce wheel spin or slip 
on a hard acceleration from a standing 
start.
Prerequisite for Activation
Launch Control gets ready to be 
activated, when the following 
prerequisites are satisfied.
ś The engine is warmed up.
ś Malfunction warning lights related 
to the engine and ESC (Electronic 
Stability Control) are off.
 CAUTION
For safety purposes, check the 
following conditions before using 
Launch control. 
ś The driver's seat belt is fastened.
ś All doors, hood and trunk are closed.
ś The vehicle is at a complete stop. 
ś Align the steering wheel straight.
Launch Control Activation
To activate Launch Control: 
1.  Select SPORT or SPORT+ mode using 
the drive mode selection knob (or 
button). SPORT or SPORT+  indicator 
will illuminate on the instrument 
cluster LCD display.
2.  Turn off ESC by pressing the ESC OFF 
button for more than 3 seconds. The 
ESC OFF indicator will illuminate on 
the instrument cluster.
3.  Shift to the D (Drive) position.
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4.  Depress the brake pedal firmly with 
your left foot, while depressing the 
accelerator pedal down fully with your 
right foot. Then, the Engine RPM will 
reach an optimized level.
The message ‘Launch Control Ready’ 
will appear on the instrument cluster 
LCD display.
5.  A smooth, quick release of the 
brake pedal, while maintaining full 
depression of the accelerator pedal 
will initiate launching of the vehicle.